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Associate Merchant, Hard Discount

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Loblaw Companies Limited

Jul 30, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Brampton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong analytical skills, experience in retail merchandising, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering value in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will support product selection, pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and inventory management while ensuring alignment with hard discount market trends and customer preferences.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
  • A curious, creative and high-reaching mentality.
  • Experience in Retail, Sales, Merchandising or knowledge of retail, financial or business processes preferred.
  • Ability influence without authority and collaborate efficiently with many complementary teams.
  • Experience using data and analytical skills to drive innovative insights.
  • Working experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and confidence working with various software platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Join forces with various business units including Merchandising, Operations, Finance, Control Brands, Supply Chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing, media and other divisions to achieve category objectives.
  • Build positive relationships with category vendors and external partners.
  • Provide support to your Merchant(s) in promotional program execution, including data-entry, data-integrity management, flyer/digital/instore advertising accuracy, vendor income collection, inventory management, store communications and retail pricing.
  • Use data and analytics to provide your Merchant(s) and Category Director with insights on category performance and other ad-hoc inquiries as requested in a timely manner.
  • Support through product assortment planning and coordinating seasonal planogram executions: including data-entry, data integrity management and ad-hoc reporting.
  • Provide support by handling the financial activity of the category and collaborate with Merchant(s), vendor(s) and finance team to investigate and resolve income inquiries.
  • Support vendors in navigating our onboarding, vendor transition and/or cost change processes.
  • Attend and participate in vendor program meetings and costing debates as well as participate in evaluating new private label products and/or platform innovations as requested.

FAQs

What is the role of an Associate Merchant in the Hard Discount Division at Loblaw?

The Associate Merchant in the Hard Discount Division is responsible for delivering extraordinary products and customer programs across 400 grocery retail stores in Canada. This role involves collaboration with various business units, supporting promotional program execution, managing data and analytics, handling financial activities, and building positive relationships with vendors and partners.

What qualifications are needed for the Associate Merchant position?

The position requires post-secondary education or equivalent experience, a curious and creative mindset, experience in retail, sales, or merchandising, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Can I apply for the Associate Merchant position directly?

No, you must be referred by a current Loblaw colleague and submitted through Workday before applying directly for the role.

What responsibilities will I have as an Associate Merchant?

Responsibilities include supporting Merchants with promotional programs, data entry, inventory management, financial activity handling, vendor onboarding, and participating in vendor meetings. You will also use data to provide insights on category performance and assist in product assortment planning.

Is experience in retail necessary for this job?

While not strictly required, experience in retail, sales, or merchandising is preferred and can be advantageous in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.

What are the key skills required for this position?

Key skills include the ability to influence without authority, collaborative teamwork, strong analytical proficiency, and experience with various software platforms, particularly Microsoft Office products.

What is Loblaw's commitment to sustainability and social impact?

Loblaw’s approach to sustainability focuses on three main pillars: Environment, Sourcing, and Community, and they aim to lead in these areas while abiding by their CORE Values—Care, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

What is Loblaw's stance on diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Loblaw is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applicants from varied backgrounds to apply. They also commit to creating accessible environments for all colleagues and candidates.

Are there any requirements regarding criminal background checks for this position?

Yes, candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check as part of the application process.

What should I do if I need accommodations during the application process?

If you require accommodations due to a disability, you can make your needs known at any stage of the application and employment process, and Loblaw will provide equitable opportunities.

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Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.